SchoolScoresMontsaye Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Greening Road, Kettering, NN14 6BB
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Inadequate at the inspection that started on 1 November 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Sixth form | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Not effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
60 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
North Northamptonshire comparisons use the 10 of its 21 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 9th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 3% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 77% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 2% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 80% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 1% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 22% | 70% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 37 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 8% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 30% | 46% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 55 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 8% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 65% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 9th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 3% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 30%said yes | 72% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. North Northamptonshire figures pool parents at the North Northamptonshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
155 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 137049), before it changed to its current form.
36% — 2 points below the North Northamptonshire average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% | 38% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 40.7 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
199 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 137049), before it changed to its current form.
87% — 4 points below the North Northamptonshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 87% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 28% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 50% | 44% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 6% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 87% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
46 A level students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 137049), before it changed to its current form.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 15% | 20% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 41% | 46% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 31.3 | 32.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
16 subjects, 138 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 19 | 0% | 5% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 17 | 12% | 29% | 40% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 15 | 7% | 7% | 26% |
| Business Studies:Single | 14 | 0% | 7% | 16% |
| Sociology | 13 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| English Literature | 12 | 0% | 8% | 23% |
| History | 12 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Biology | 8 | 13% | 25% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 8 | 13% | 38% | 30% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 7 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Physics, Computer Studies / Computing, Geography, Art and Design (Fine Art), Mathematics (Further), Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
59 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 137049), before it changed to its current form.
86% — 4 points below the North Northamptonshire average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 86% | 90% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 51% | 26% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 86% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
43 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 137049), before it changed to its current form.
72% — 2 points above the North Northamptonshire average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 72% | 70% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 23% | 21% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 70% | 72% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Northamptonshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 148 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 112 |
| Of those, offered a place | 112 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 166 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.4% | 23.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 32% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 40% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4% | 12.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 41% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.4% | 16.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Lower than 17% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.6% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Lower than 31% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 27.2% | 23.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | Not published | 30.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once | Not published | 9.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | Not published | 0.37% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher | Not published | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) | Not published | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 74% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.2% | 16.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Montsaye Academy's Ofsted rating?
Montsaye Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 November 2023.
How did Montsaye Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 36% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 9 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Montsaye Academy?
30% of the 60 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Montsaye Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Montsaye Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 112 families put Montsaye Academy as their first choice for 148 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 112 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151196.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.